WOW!
What a fantastic send off this morning (I can't believe that was only this morning).
The coach journey was great no one travel sick, lots of songs and jokes made for an enjoyable trip. Barry our driver was very impressed with our children's behaviour. GOLD STAR!
We arrived just before half 11 to what can only be described as a field in the middle of no where! The only sign of life were our very enthusiastic instructors who welcomed us with open arms.
Our first activity was the Moorland Challenge, a gruelling 10 mile hike, only joking it was a brisk, wet 2 mile walk which allowed the instructors to get to know their groups and the teachers.
After arriving at the centre the children got to select their meals for the 3 days, pizza, pasta, curry, jacket potatoes and lots more on offer the children and staff were spolit for choice. It was then onto making their beds and packing their kit bags.
Unbelievably it was only 2pm. Onto our first activities which included night line, crate challenge and trapeze. The children all took part and gave it 100%. Then it was onto even more activities before stopping for our evening meal.
After the children had finished eating it was onto ever more activities, including caving, archery and zip wire in the DARK! A check of the watches and it was 9 pm. Hot chocolate time and review of the day.
9.30 bed time. The children were well and truly ready for their beds. No reminders were needed that a busy and exciting day was awaiting for them in the morning.
We are incredibly proud of the children's perseverance, courage and teamwork today and can't wait for tomorrow's activities.
Thanks for the comments already, I will share them with the children in the morning. Please keep them coming as it means a lot to the children.
Goodnight
Mr E, Mrs McCarney, Mrs Shaw and Mrs Harkins
Thanks for the update and sleep well all. Xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Mr E that sounds like an amazing, fun day! No wonder you're feeling proud of them (they do have a great team leading them!). Sleep well and enjoy tomorrow. Night night x
ReplyDeleteHi Eva, Sophie here! Are you having a good time, have you got eaten by a piranha and what was your bed like? I love you and I miss you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the up date Mr E. Glad to here that they are all doing you proud. Hope you had some sleep last night as knowing that lot they will be full of beans today and that's not just from breakfast!!! Julie
ReplyDeleteMorning All,
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to hear what a busy fun packed first day you all had.More to come today.
Matilda.. Frankie is enjoying being an only child.He has moved into your room already!!! You missed fish and chips last night .Darcey Bussell, Ellie Goulding and the cast cast from the next step popped round for chocolate doughnuts, and we read your secret diaries. (just kidding I couldn't find them). Oh and Frankie has had his ears pierced. Keep up the good work Stubbsy we all miss you. Lots of Love Embarrassing Mum xxxx
Morning everyone! Hope you had a quiet night & are all rested for the action-packed day ahead. Good luck with all the challenges, break a leg! (Actually, nooo, don't break a leg, please Charlotte?) See you soon, lots of love, The Procter family.
ReplyDeleteMorning Callum, Mr E, year 6, sounds like you had a fantastic first day. Callum mum says remind you to change your socks and pants and CLEAN your teeth! Can you also book in for a few more days so we can have a quiet weekend and a big party! Have a great day 2, kiss kiss kiss (hope you are now embarrassed) Dad
ReplyDeleteHi Olivia, wow sounds amazing! All v calm here. We had a v peaceful evening and surprisingly everyone is ready 10 mins early! Whilst you have a full day of activities in Alston it's GBBT here (The Great British Bedroom Tidy). You won't recognise it, mainly because Hollie has moved right in. If you ask Daddy nicely he may pitch the tent in the back garden for you! Give it your all today and look forward to hearing how you got on with the climbing wall. Love Mummy xxx
ReplyDeletePS did you find the embarrassing note, Olivia? Couldn't resist xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Ems ��. Cor it is really strange without you here to organise us all. Jamie and I had to set our alarms this morning as we didn't have you here to make sure we were ready! Made it to school on time though ��! It sounds like you all had a fun packed day yesterday, and I am sure you are half way though an activity as we speak��. Have loads of fun, we miss you lots, love and a huge hug from Mummy xxx
ReplyDeleteMorning Eve and everyone. Have an action packed day and can't wait to hear all about it. Dad and Jack send their love and we are all missing you. Have plenty of laughs and challenge yourself. Lots of love Mum. Xxx
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ReplyDeleteHi Michael and everyone from Collingham LEH,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're having a fantastic time with lots of personal challenges and teamwork opportunities, I'm sure you'll make the most of every moment. We are all missing you (yes-even L and J). Don't worry they haven't made your bedroom into a den (yet!). The food sounds great - lots of salad for you when you get back then (joking!). Big sloppy kisses and squashy hugs from mum, dad, L, J and Harvey xx
Hi Emily and Yr6,
ReplyDeleteWow !! sounds like your having a great time, I'm jealous..
Hope your feeling ok Emily and look forward to hearing all about today's adventures when you get home.
Dad.
So jealous of all the exciting activities from yesterday, its sounds amazing!! William, Alice is really missing you, and is counting down already til you get home, oh, and you left your jumper in the car, but I guess you know that by now... xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteWell done Year 6, we are really proud of you. We hope that today is just as exciting and are actually quite jealous of all the amazing activities that you are doing! Looking forward to hearing all about today. Miss Hicks and Mrs Myers!
ReplyDeleteHi Eva, hope you're having a great day. We are all missing you so have decided to have an 'EVA' evening tonight to help cheer us up. We're going to wear your clothes, eat all your favourite foods, play with all your stuff, read your secret diaries (once i find them) then all sleep in your bed (wearing your pyjamas!). Love you lots xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteWow year 6! You have had a fabulous start to your residential. Great to hear that you all had a good night's sleep and are raring to go today. I'm feeling very envious of all those amazing activities and wish I was with you all. I'll be thinking of you on the giant swing (always my favourite activity...) and look forward to reading more updates this evening.
ReplyDeleteMrs Robertson
Hi Year 6. Sound like your having a great time. I'm very jealous. Such an exciting itinerary. Jennifer, all is well at home, although Zouzou keeps looking for you, but we just keep feeding her and she's ok. No mice yet.
ReplyDeleteTake care and enjoy today. Love Dad and Mum
Hi Daisy!
ReplyDeleteSounds like your having an amazing time!
we are missing you backflipping around the living room...NOT!! ha ha! Look after one another,lots of love,mum xxxxx
Hi Abby! Missing you lots....but what we all want to know is did you try the zip wire in the dark?! REALLY quiet here without you...looking forward to pizza night with you on Friday and hearing all your stories. Love Mum, Dad and Tom xxxx
ReplyDeleteHello again year 6, I spoke with Mr Elliot to get an update over lunchtime and it was wonderful to hear so many stories of courage, perseverance, friendship, support, and most importantly, to hear what a brilliant time you are all having! I can't wait to hear about the rest of your adventures today...
ReplyDeleteMrs Robertson
Good afternoon, Alston. I apologise for this post but it was provided by Olivia's Daddy via email and I have simply copied and pasted said message...here goes (sorry):
ReplyDeleteDear Olivia and Year 6 buddies,
Hope you're having a great time! We thought a limerick might be fun to share...
After Robinwood adventures, to bed the children flumped
Challenges and exercise - he played, she jumped
With hot chocolate in hand, "Hush now children..." Mr Elliott did say
"...It's time for bed, it's been a wonderful day...!"
And all was quiet, heads sound asleep, until a voice peeped out, "Oooh...Who just trumped?"
Hi Olivia and year 6 .It was raining hear at lunchtime.Hope you had a nice day at Robinwood and hopefully it wosnt raining at Robinwood.Enjoy your last day and hot chocolate hope you have a nice journey back. Love from Holliexxx🎸🙊🙉🙈🎃🚍🐶🐬❤️
ReplyDeleteHi Reubs 🐼 and all
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're having a fantastic adventure and lots of fun! Hope you didn't get too wet today.
Looking forward to hearing all your stories tomorrow.
Lots of love
Mum, Dad, Jess, Izzy and Squirrel xxx
Hi Kiddliwinks! Well...it's the end of another school day and we miss you all loads! I am looking forward to hearing about what you have been up to today. Keep us posted and take care! Mrs Myers and Miss Hicks x
ReplyDeleteHi Y6 have you had a good day it has been raining here.hope you have had a good time at robin wood.Love from Rosa.💃🏼👯👫👬👭🙅🏻👗💇🏼👩👩👧👦👨👩👧👦💍👛🕶🦄🐺🐨🐵🙈🙉🙊🐒🍧🍡🍿🎂🍰🍫🍭🍦🍩🍿🍪🍬🍹🍷🍻🍺🎤🎨🚩📝🖊🖍✒️🖋❤️💛💚💙💜💞 Mr Rogers is still ill.💇💇🏻👰🏼👸🏻👰🏼👰🏼👰🏻👯💃🏼👩🏻👩🎹🎳🎯🎻🎸🎼🎖🏅🏆🎗🎫🏵🚣🏼🎤🏵🎪🎨😍😎🤗😛😝😜🤓😳🤔🤑😋☺️🙃
ReplyDeleteHi Year 6, fantastic teachers and Dariush,
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a fun packed day like you did yesterday. I am really looking forward to you coming back and telling me about Robinwood. I also really miss you. Hope you don't miss me too much 😢😈 Enjoy your last day at Robinwood.
From Kourosh
Hi Sammy and Team. Sounds like you are all having a great time. We are missing you loads although there seems to be more food in the house !! Can't wait to see you tomorrow as Ash needs a walk. Lots of love Mummy, Daddy and Abi xx
ReplyDeleteHi Ems, I am missing you lots . Your bed is really high but really comfy ( who knew!!). See you tomorrow. Love from Jamie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHello Everyone and Ollie
ReplyDeleteSo impressed with all your achievements. You are inspirational to the rest of your school mates. Well done. Continue to flourish and enjoy your last day. Can't wait to see your coach arrive back tomorrow.
Miss you Ollie. Love Mum, Dad and Will. Xxx
Ollie I hope that the
Hi Charlie, hope you didn't get too wet today, we did here. I am sure you have had a great day and have met new challenges and experiences with the determination and hard work that you so regularly show in your life. I am missing you so much but am so very proud of you and love you loads (sorry embarrassing softy mum moment). Have a great last night and day tomorrow. William and I can't wait to see you tomorrow.. lots and lots of love Mum & William (and Daddy from the Villa) xxxxxx ������
ReplyDeleteCallum and all, hope day 2 has been as good as day 1. Looking forward to hearing about the big swing and the piranhas! Hope you have eaten something Callum because it's back to mums cooking soon! Sleep well tonight and enjoy tomorrow and as a special treat you can do your homework on Saturday ha ha! Love Mum and Dad
ReplyDeleteCallum just seen you dads message!!!! The cheek of him saying my cooking is not great. He's not getting any tea tonight.
ReplyDeleteSorry to say Callum, dads cooking tomorrow night...I'm out!!
Have a great last night and we will see you all tomorrow. Xxx
Oops, didn't realise it was a boys night tomorrow, will you cope with the usual pepperoni pizza and bottle of peroni Callum?
ReplyDeleteHi Sylvia, I hope you've had a brilliant couple of days so far. I'm sure you willl be doing your best on all the activities and having great fun with your friends. We are all missing you here, love from Mum, Dad, Catriona and Larry xx (ps the wifi is glad to have a rest)
ReplyDeleteHi BB, hope you are having fun and not getting too wet.�� You'll have to tell us all about it when you get home. I hear your phone is missing you and getting lonely with FaceTime. Hope you are reunited soon. The Norths. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Amy, its Mum, Dad and Evie.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great time and that you are enjoying all the activities,especially crate stacking! We can’t wait to hear about it all when you get home on Friday!
Lots of Love xxxx